Warren Galkin: Journal should explore powerful unions

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Feb 27, 2014 at 4:29 PM

Since The Journal has questioned who is backing the Rhode Island Center for Freedom and Prosperity (“R.I. Center for Freedom and Prosperity shapes public policy — anonymously,” news, Feb. 23), I would like to make it known that I have been a proud su

Since The Journal has questioned who is backing the Rhode Island Center for Freedom and Prosperity (“R.I. Center for Freedom and Prosperity shapes public policy — anonymously,” news, Feb. 23), I would like to make it known that I have been a proud supporter of this group since its inception.

If The Journal has an interest in knowing who influences public policy in Rhode Island, I would suggest it investigate the 501C(5) union organizations. Only the unions are able to routinely punish politicians who do not follow their agenda, with primaries, picket lines and disruptions. They are the largest donors of money and manpower to campaigns. The public has a right to know how their tax-exempt dollars are used.

I am 84 years old, and aside from the time that I attended Grad School and served in the Navy, I have lived in Rhode Island. I have seen this state sink toward the bottom of the 50 states in most measurements of good governance and economic performance. The Center is a powerful resource for those groups that are trying to help the people once again make this a government of, by and for the people.

I am pleased to join hundreds of other Ocean Staters, who support the ideas that Center for Freedom and Prosperity puts forward: ideas that challenge the status quo and will help make this state prosper. They are a strong voice providing an alternative perspective, and I encourage others to join me in supporting their work.

Warren Galkin

Warwick

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